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2017 · Action, Adventure, MMO, RPG, Strategy

Black Desert System Requirements

FPS · estimate

target 60—frames per second0144
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This is
an estimate, not a benchmark

Your PC vs requirements

min.rec.you
Graphics card—
GTX 970GTX 1660 Super
not detected
Processor—Browsers don’t share the CPU model
Ryzen 5 2000
model hidden
Memory—
8 GB16 GB
not detected
Storageneeds 80 GB

An SSD is required. Browsers can’t see your drives, so check free space yourself.

check yourself

System requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)Windows 10 (64-bit)
ProcessorIntel Core i3 (4th Generation)Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series
GraphicsGeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Memory8 GB16 GB
Storage80 GB · SSD80 GB · SSD

Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.

Screenshots

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Common questions

What are the minimum requirements for Black Desert?

Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) or equivalent, GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, 8 GB of RAM and 80 GB of free space on Windows 10 (64-bit).

What hardware is recommended for Black Desert?

Pearl Abyss recommends Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, GeForce GTX 1660 Super and 16 GB of RAM.

How do I check whether my PC can run Black Desert?

Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.

What frame rate should I aim for in Black Desert?

60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.